Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Timely Dementia Diagnosis
Author Information
Author(s): Qian Yuting, Li Fan, Chen Xi
Primary Institution: Yale University
Hypothesis
What factors contribute to racial and ethnic disparities in timely dementia diagnosis among older adults in the U.S.?
Conclusion
Racial and ethnic disparities in timely dementia diagnosis can be significantly reduced by considering individual and neighborhood factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic older adults are less likely to receive timely dementia diagnoses compared to White older adults.
- Adjusting for individual and neighborhood factors significantly reduced the disparities in diagnosis.
- Household income and education were the largest contributors to the disparity in timely diagnosis.
Takeaway
Some older adults, especially Black and Hispanic ones, have a harder time getting diagnosed with dementia compared to White older adults, but this can change if we look at their backgrounds and neighborhoods.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study linked with neighborhood data to assess factors affecting dementia diagnosis.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in self-reported data and neighborhood data may affect results.
Limitations
The study may not account for all individual and neighborhood factors influencing diagnosis.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on U.S. older adults, particularly non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and White individuals.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.60
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.48-0.76
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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